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Old 12-30-2011, 03:17 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by blue2000s View Post
+1 and it's very hard on your drivetrain. The impact of the little jumps in traction can break joints and gears. It's very common on Porsches in general from what I understand.
Yes. Wheel hop/axle tramp are one of the best ways to murder your transmission (ask me how I know. A gentle right foot that can ride that fine line between max acceleration and spinning the inside wheel is to be found on a very skilled driver indeed.

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